stjamesnews.com http://www.stjamesnews.com/section/home garden stjamesnews.com delivers up-to-the-minute news and information on the latest top stories, weather, entertainment, politics and more. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:12:21 +0000 Treasures: Is this family Bible dated 1913 worth much beyond any sentimental value? http://www.stjamesnews.com/article/20130618/NEWS/130619591/1017/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:58:28 +0000 By Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson, Scripps Howard http://www.stjamesnews.com/article/20130618/NEWS/130619591/1017/LIFESTYLE I am sending you photographs of my grandmother’s Bible that is dated Nov. 12, 1913. Is there a market for this?
Thank you,
J. LaF., Vero Beach, Fla.
Dear J. LaF.:
This is a charming Bible with embossed covers that may or may not be leather. It has what appears to be a nice brass strap closing, and even though it is just a few months short of 100 years old, it looks to be in relatively good condition.
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Sincerely,
J.A.V.H., Palmdale, Calif.
Dear J.A.V.H.:
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